Posts with Tag: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine Deal – Non-proliferation Aspects

28 September 2021 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Non-Proliferation, Nuclear Safeguards, Publications

A brief overview of the nuclear non-proliferation and safeguards aspects of the proposal for Australia to build and operate nuclear-powered submarines, authored by VCDNP Non-Resident Senior Fellow John Carlson.

Maintaining the Balance between Development and Nuclear Security

2 July 2021 •

Commentary, Nuclear Security, Peaceful Uses, Publications

VCDNP Senior Research Associate Ingrid Kirsten has authored a new article on the nexus between peaceful uses and nuclear security, and the role of the IAEA in this regard.

The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons: How It Was Achieved and Why It Matters

29 June 2021 •

Event Reports

On 21 June 2021, the VCDNP hosted a virtual book launch of The Treaty Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons: How It Was Achieved and Why It Matters, written by Ambassador Alexander Kmentt, Director of the Disarmament, Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Department at the Austrian Ministry for European and International Affairs.

(Still) Preparing for the Tenth NPT Review Conference

17 June 2021 •

Event Reports

Senior diplomats and officials discuss the upcoming NPT Review Conference during a virtual workshop organized by CNS and the VCDNP.

Nuclear Risk Reduction and the Tenth NPT Review Conference

15 June 2021 •

Event Reports

On 31 May 2021, the VCDNP held a webinar on the risk of use of nuclear weapons and risk reduction measures in the context of the upcoming Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Vienna Launch of the 2020 Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor

22 April 2021 •

Event Reports

On 8 April 2021, the VCDNP hosted the launch of the 2020 edition of the Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor in cooperation with the Permanent Missions of Austria, Ireland, and New Zealand.

Fissile Material, Nuclear Testing and the Stockholm Initiative

1 April 2021 •

Event Reports

In a recent UNIDIR webinar, VCDNP Executive Director Elena K. Sokova discussed prospects for progress with the Stockholm Initiative.

Deep Cuts: The TPNW and the NPT

22 January 2021 •

Arms Control, Commentary, Publications

As the TPNW enters into force, questions arise regarding its interrelation with the NPT. VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane authored a new piece for the Deep Cuts Commission on this subject with co-authors Anastasia Malygina and Lina-Marieke Hilgert.

Finland and Non-Proliferation: 50 Years of Implementing the NPT

19 November 2020 •

Event Reports

On 17 November 2020, the VCDNP and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK) held a webinar launch event for an extensive new report on Finland’s historical contributions to non-proliferation and nuclear safeguards.

Prospects and Implications for New START Extension

16 September 2020 •

Event Reports

VCDNP Senior Fellow Angela Kane addressed the UK House of Lords regarding the extension of New START and steps that can be taken if the Treaty is not extended.

75 Years After Trinity: The Nexus Between the CTBT and the NPT

10 September 2020 •

Event Reports

IONP Director Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova joined other experts for a virtual panel discussion on 3 September dedicated to the CTBT and the NPT 75 years after the dawn of the nuclear age.

Postponement of the 2020 NPT Review Conference: Possible Implications

2 June 2020 •

Briefs and Factsheets, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Publications

Examining the implications of the postponement of the Tenth NPT Review Conference.

The Tenth NPT Review Conference: Challenges and Opportunities

2 June 2020 •

Event Reports

WEBINAR: Challenges and opportunities surrounding the postponed NPT RevCon.

Virtual Education: IAEA Safeguards, the NPT and Geospatial Analysis

27 May 2020 •

Event Reports

Experts from the VCDNP and CNS presented to students at the second MEPhI Science Diplomacy School dedicated to “The NPT: Preserving the Legacy.”

COVID-19 and the Postponed NPT Review Conference

25 May 2020 •

Commentary, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, Publications

Gaukhar Mukhatzhanova's new article with the European Leadership Network addresses what the COVID-19-prompted postponement of the NPT Review Conference could mean for the future of the non-proliferation regime.

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